Volume 114 (2024), Edition 01-02

Matrix production systems are structured in a modular fashion and exhibit flexible controllability. With respect to managing energy consumption on the demand side, these features offer substantial potential for energy flexibility. In this context, a...

The Energy Efficiency Index is an empirical data source examining the degree to which energy management systems are implemented in industry. Monitoring and analyzing energy consumption enables companies to increase their energy efficiency.

The monitoring of forming processes and machine behavior is an essential enabler for increased agility and efficiency in forming technology. Here, the monitoring of rolling processes to produce metallic bipolar plates requires precise, sensitive,...

Thin-walled structural components often tend to chatter vibrations due to their compliancy. Modal analyses can be used to calculate stability maps and avoid chatter vibrations, but this is time-consuming. ZeTeM Bremen and IFW Hannover together with...

This paper presents the results of a qualitative multiple case study, analyzing the prevalence of digital business models in the German mechanical and plant engineering industry. The study identified three business models in the strategic focus of...